2016 INR to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 INR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the INR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 9.4093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 8.0914.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3178 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2003 to the December average rate of 8.4490, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.4093 was down 19.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.6408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
INR to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.0455, compared to 8.6270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4185 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.6203 SOS (High: 8.7117 / Low: 8.0914). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1111 SOS (High: 8.7594 / Low: 8.6483).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2830 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 9.2003) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.5078), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3075 (-20.05%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.4093 | 8.9962 | 9.2003 |
| February | 9.0954 | 8.8810 | 8.9782 |
| March | 9.2692 | 8.9803 | 9.1503 |
| April | 9.2875 | 9.0785 | 9.1776 |
| May | 9.1471 | 8.8064 | 9.0247 |
| June | 8.9650 | 8.5647 | 8.7417 |
| July | 8.7502 | 8.5449 | 8.6722 |
| August | 8.7594 | 8.6483 | 8.6998 |
| September | 8.8212 | 8.6776 | 8.7399 |
| October | 8.8279 | 8.5909 | 8.7133 |
| November | 8.7117 | 8.0914 | 8.4875 |
| December | 8.6076 | 8.2102 | 8.4490 |